Paintbrush Cookies

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Title: Paintbrush Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 48 servings

1 c Sugar
3/4 c Shortening (part margarine,
Softened)
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
Egg yolk paint:
1 Egg yolk
1/4 ts Water
Food coloring

Recipe by: CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK
Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder
and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Roll dough 1/8" thick on
lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes with cookie
cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Prepare Egg Yolk Paint by mixing
egg yolk and water. Divide mixture among several small custard cups. Tint
each with different food color to make bright colors. If paint thickens
while standing, stir in few drops water. Paint designs on cookies with
small paintbrushes. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake until cookies are
delicate golden brown, 6-8 min. About 4 dozen 3" cookies.

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